Development setup for STM32MPU Embedded Software

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This article presents the recommended material for development on a host PC.

To use this setup efficiently, we recommended reading the Developer Package or Distribution Package articles relative to your STM32 microprocessors Series: Category:Developer Package or Category:Distribution Package

The recommended setup for the development PC (host) is specified in the following article: PC prerequisites.

Whatever the development platform (board) and development PC (host) used, the range of possible development setups is illustrated by the picture below.

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Development setup for Developer and Distribution Packages

The following components are mandatory:

• Host PC for cross-compilation and cross-debugging, installed as specified above
• Board assembled and configured as specified in the associated Starter Package article
• Mass storage device (for example, microSD card) to load and update the software images (binaries)

The following components are optional, but recommended:

• A serial link between the host PC (through Terminal program) and the board for traces (even early boot traces), and access to the board from the remote PC (command lines)
• An Ethernet link between the host PC and the board for cross-development and cross-debugging through a local network. This is an alternative or a complement to the serial (or USB) link
• A display connected to the board, depending on the technologies available on the board: DSI LCD display, HDMI monitor (or TV) and so on
• A mouse and a keyboard connected through USB ports

Additional optional components can be added by means of the connectivity capabilities of the board: cameras, displays, JTAG, sensors, actuators, and much more.